India, Aug. 3 -- The ringleader of Indhar dacoit gang, Tanvir alias Dooda Indhar, has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Sheikhani police post in Pakistan, media reports said.

The attack claimed the lives of five Elite Force personnel.

In a video message, Tanvir who carries Rs10m head money, was quoted as saying by Dawn News that the police had betrayed his tribe over the issue of release of three Hindus (in their captivity) in return for Shabaan Indhar freedom.

He said the day Shabaan was supposed to be freed by police, he was rather killed in an encounter.

Sources told the Pakistani newspaper that the Sheikhani police post was in poor condition.

Police spokesperson Zeeshan Randhawa told Dawn that all the allegations level...